Obtain a Visa outside Thailand even though an extension is still current?

[spambot]

I have an O visa retirement extension and need to leave Thailand for UK - Is it possible to obtain an OA Visa from London even though my existing extension has not yet expired i.e does an existing extension date need to pass before a new Visa can be obtained outside Thailand?

[ubonjoe]

As soon as you leave Thailand your extension of stay is no longer valid so there is no problem apply for a visa at an embassy or consulate.

If you had a valid re-entry permit to reinstate your extension when you enter the country the immigration officer might ask if you wanted to use the visa or it.

[DrJack54]

Do you have a reentry permit with your current extension. If not just leave country and its gone

[spambot]

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

As soon as you leave Thailand your extension of stay is no longer valid so there is no problem apply for a visa at an embassy or consulate.

If you had a valid re-entry permit to reinstate your extension when you enter the country the immigration officer might ask if you wanted to use the visa or it.

Thanks UbonJoe - Good response.

There is a possibility that trip to UK is shorter than expected and might find it better to use the re-entry permit. Hence as an insurance I will obtain a valid re-entry permit before leaving.

 

But what happens if I find that I stay as long as planned and do not need to use the re-entry permit..........

 

1. When I apply for the AO visa from London

- Will my application be accepted (even though an extension date is current)?

 

2. If OA application is accepted and I do get the OA visa

(I am not sure if re-entry permit is a stamp or separate document hence the questions below)

 

a). If re-entry permit is a separate document

- Can I simply not present the re-entry permit (hence no options for IO to figure out)?

b). If its a stamp in my passport

- Will it be my decision to tell the IO that I do not want to use the re-entry permit and I want to use the new OA Visa  (or) is there any slim possibility that IO will refuse to accept the new OA Visa?

[ubonjoe]

1. Same as wrote before. Your extension makes no difference even if you have a re-entry permit.

2. a. The re-entry permit is a stamp done by immigration in your passport.

    b. Put your visa number on the TM6 arrival card.

If the officer notices your re-entry permit and mentions it tell them you want to use your valid visa.They will not normally ask any questions if your visa allows a longer stay than your re-entry permit. It is your choice which one you want to use for entry not the officers. 

  

[spambot]

5 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

1. Same as wrote before. Your extension makes no difference even if you have a re-entry permit.

2. a. The re-entry permit is a stamp done by immigration in your passport.

    b. Put your visa number on the TM6 arrival card.

        If the officer notices your re-entry permit and mentions it tell them you want to use your valid visa.       They will not normally ask any questions if your visa allows a longer stay than your re-entry permit.

       It is your choice which one you want to use for entry not the officers. 

  

UbonJoe - Great response - As always - Thanks!